IVY'S POVI walked into the gym, my smile in place and my charisma in check. Today I have a plan and just a little push can bring the plan into action. I walked over to the changing room after signing in and yes according to my plan, I've been stalking Lucas friend, Jack for some months now.“Hey Ivy.” My gym instructor greeted, flashing me a killer smile as I waved and smiled back.“Hi, I think I'll be getting on with my exercise on my own, I don't need a rigorous session this morning.” He smiled and walked away.“Let's start with the treadmill, then__” I stopped speaking the minute I noticed Lucas and Jack walking into the gym. “Exactly what I wanted.” I'd stalked him to the extent that I knew all his favorite restaurants, beaches, hotels, motels, favorite weightlifting machine and so many other things.I just wished Allysa was here to share all my fantasies with but she ditched me, she classified me like the others.She left without thinking if I could be of help to her,she left.A

ALLYSA'S POV “Mummy are we going home today?” Ariel asked as I placed her things in the carry bag. “Yes we're heading home, we've been here for two weeks and guess what. I stopped, turned to look at her as Max leaned against the wall.“I cannot guess mummy, will you please tell me?” Ariel asked, looking into my eyes as I sighed. “Okay so we're gonna go to a new house, entirely new place and trust me it'll be fun.”“Why are we moving mummy? Don't you like our house anymore?” She asked as I sighed. Max and I decided not to let her know about her health issues because she's too little to understand it.“Our house is very nice, let's just say we're going on a vacation, something you'll enjoy.” I replied, not bothering to look at Max because he also doesn't want me to leave.“You could invite him over, have a mutual understanding with him, an agreement so you don't have to be in the same space with him.” Max said as I sighed.“I'm gonna ask you this last time, are you after our well-being

LUCAS POV I watched as Jack got out of his car, his hair ruffled and a sure evidence that he got into some act with Ivy.“What are you doing waiting up right here?” He asked as I smirked. “So you've got a rough hair, glittering eyes and oops those hands must have done things.” I teased as he shrugged.“Funny enough I stopped things halfway, didn't want it to exceed the normal kissing and smooching.” He replied as I furrowed my brows.“Are you okay? Wait you're not telling me the almighty Jack stopped things halfway because he's being a gentleman.” I walked up to him in order to feel his temperature as I chuckled.“Now man this is hilarious, have you been having these feelings for my wife's best friend and I never knew about it? Cause this is totally strange.”“What's strange about it? I stopped things because I respect her, she's someone I wanna explore, know more things about her and__”“Make her yours.” I completed as he chuckled.“I'm sure this is how you felt when you finally fel

ALYSSA'S POV“I don't know mom, I know you all have tried searching for me and done all you can to get in touch with me but I told my lawyer to keep my whereabouts confidential.” I paused and stood on my feet.“Mom when I left, I never knew I was pregnant, I left feeling chattered, my pride was abused and I couldn't think of any other thing than leaving.” I turned to look at them.“Why didn't you talk to anyone before leaving? Not even Ivy.” Mom asked and I sighed again.“Mom, I left the house with tears in my eyes. I got married to Lucas under a certain circumstance which we all know and trust me mom you wouldn't have let me leave just like that, especially my dad.” My eyes locked with his and for a moment I knew he was fighting the tears.“I went to my lawyers office with tears in my eyes and one thing in mind, I wasn't going to return to that house because I felt heartbroken.”“I flew to Italy and met this guy, Max, he's the reason Ariel has never asked about her father, to her Max

ALYSSA'S POV “Come on Ariel, we have to go we're gonna see Aunt Ivy tomorrow.” I said, trying to pull her away from Ivy but she wouldn't budge. “Can't she come with us? I really really like her hair, it's so nice like mine.” She said and I chuckled.“I know it's nice, I told you we're gonna see her tomorrow so we have to go right now.” She slid slowly down Ivy's body and followed me out of the house.“So when the meeting is set, I'll let you know.” I nodded and placed Ariel in the waiting cab before turning to look at Ivy.“I'm really glad I came back and I'm glad we're back together, it means a lot to me.”“I'm glad you came back, you're a strong lady Allysa, you're really strong and I love that about you.”“You're also strong Ivy, you've got a big heart, enough to accommodate everyone and anyone at all. Thanks Ivy.” “You're welcome, go on, Ariel's gonna fall asleep really soon.” I got into the cab and watched as Ariel waved at Ivy till we could see her no more.“Mummy you look hap